Schorlomite and Umbalite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Umbalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.62-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Schorlomite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Umbalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Schorlomite and Umbalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Schorlomite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.